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Earskine Family History

Earskine Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Erskine, Erskin, Haskin, Carline, Larkin, Laskin, Markin, Parkin

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Where is the Earskine family from?

You can see how Earskine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earskine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Earskine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 9 Earskine families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Earskine's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Earskine families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earskine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Earskine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earskine census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Earskine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Earskine. For the veterans among your Earskine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earskine lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Earskine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Earskine in 1994 was 49, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earskine ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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